Lake Jocassee
Lake Jocassee is a lake set in North Carolina. Most people come here for White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (12 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Brown Trout.
White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Lake Jocassee is a 7,500-acre (30 km2), 300-foot (91 m) deep reservoir in northwest South Carolina. It was created in 1973 by the state in partnership with Duke Power. The lake is known for the clean and cold Appalachian mountain rivers that flow into it, keeping its waters cool and clear year-round. The Jocassee Dam, which forms the lake, is 385 feet (117 m) high and 1,750 feet (530 m) long. The lake is within Devils Fork State Park.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Jocassee?
Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Black Crappie.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Jocassee?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Lake Jocassee?
White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Jocassee right now?
Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 26%.